The days are getting colder, here in Maine, and unfortunately, not everyone has the means to stay warm. That is why when Sonya, from Blackstone Designs, approached me about participating in the Crochet Mitten Drive as a designer, I didn't think twice.

The Frozen Beaches Mittens were designed exclusively for this cause and it will be free for you to use to make some cozy warm mittens to donate to whomever or wherever you see fit, during the duration of the mitten drive. The pattern is written in two sizes; child and adult (more sizes will be available soon) and includes instructions on how to make fingerless mitts as well.

Caron Simply Soft (approx. 200 yds for child size and 285 yds for adult) or similar worsted weight yarn. Other worsted weight yarns will work as long as gauge is met, but may result in a stiffer mitten.

FPdcCL- Front Post Double Crochet Cluster- *YO, insert hook from front to back around post of indicated st and draw up a loop, YO and draw through 2 loops*, rep *-* two more times, YO and draw through all 4 loops- FPdcCL made.

Each beginning ch 1 or ch 2 WILL NOT count as a st, unless noted otherwise.

Joins are made by putting a sl st in the first st of the row.

FPdcCL sts will be worked around the posts of the dc sts 2 rows down, skipping over the sc row, dc sts will be worked in the sc of the previous row. Watch the video tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3LU0_BNI64

Row 14RIGHT HAND ONLY:Ch 1, turn, sc, ch 4, sk 4, sc in remaining 15 sts. Join. Place a st marker in the side of the sc before the ch and one in the side of the sc after the ch. (16 sc, 4 ch)Row 15RIGHT HAND ONLY:Ch 2, turn, *dc, FPdcCL* 7 times, dc in next st, dc in each of the 4 chs, dc in last st. Join. (20 sts)

Row 14LEFT HAND ONLY:Ch 1, DO NOT TURN, sc, ch 4, sk 4, sc in remaining 15 sts. Join. Place a st marker in the side of the sc before the ch and one in the side of the sc after the ch. (16 sc, 4 ch)Row 15LEFT HAND ONLY:Ch 2, DO NOT TURN, dc in first st, dc in each of the 4 chs, *FPdcCL, dc* to last st, FPdcCL in last st. Join. (20 sts)

​Row 18RIGHT HAND ONLY:Ch 1, turn, sc, ch 4 (loosely), sk 4, sc in remaining 23 sts. Join. Place a st marker in the side of the sc before the ch and one in the side of the sc after the ch. (24 sc, 4 ch)Row 19RIGHT HAND ONLY:Ch 2, turn, *dc, FPdcCL* 11 times, dc in next st, dc in each of the 4 chs, dc in last st. Join. (28 sts)

Row 18LEFT HAND ONLY:Ch 1, DO NOT TURN, sc, ch 4 (loosely), sk 4, sc in remaining 23 sts. Join. Place a st marker in the side of the sc before the ch and one in the side of the sc after the ch. (24 sc, 4 ch)Row 19LEFT HAND ONLY:Ch 2, DO NOT TURN, dc in first st and in each of the 4 chs, *FPdcCL, dc* to end. Join. (28 sts)

Did you enjoy this pattern? If so, you may also enjoy the Frozen Beaches Boot Cuffs pattern! Get 50% off your purchase of the Frozen Beaches Boot Cuffs pattern through Friday November 6, 2015. Click on the link above, add it to your cart and use code: MittenDrive
Be sure the discount is taken off before checking out. Refunds WILL NOT be given for codes that are incorrectly redeemed.

Here is a list of all the other designers involved in this great cause and when you can get their pattern (when the pattern is ready I will activate the link here):

So are you joining two rounds together when you are sc-ing or are there ridges in the inside of the mitten. A picture of the an inside out mitten would be extremely helpful. Thank you for all your work.

I have a question. I love this pattern and want to make some mittens for a charity project I am involved with. I'm not sure how to start. Can you elaborate, please. I have never come across a crochet pattern that does not begin with "chain x number of stitches". I don't know how to start with "fdc". I tried watching the video but that didn't help. Can you explain? I'd really appreciate it. I really love the pattern but I'm frustrated. Thank you.

Hello! I love your pattern and am about to finish my first pair. Thank you so much for sharing it. I wanted you to know that I am making these mittens for our group, Peace Pod~ Shelburne. We gather to make things for Knitting4Peace, a wonderful organization that distributes needed items all over the world. Their website is www.knitting4peace.org. I shared your pattern with the group I craft with, and just thought you'd like to know that your generosity is much appreciated. ~ Bradie

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Ronda Farlow

11/2/2016 05:46:58 pm

Hi! I love, love, love this mitten pattern!!! So cute and very easy to understand the written pattern. I ran through making my first mitten with a different yarn than suggested and DID come up with a mitten that was not only stiffer but way too large. So now I'm trying Hobby Lobby's "I Love This Yarn" which is very similar to Simply Soft. I also sized down to an I hook when told to switch to a J...my mitten looks spot on at this point. Mostly I love the fact that this pattern is being used as a "Mitten Drive" pattern. Usually you'd see that a pattern shared for that purpose would be just an ordinary mitten but this one is so cute and trendy! Who says that those in need don't want to look "on point", as well :) LOL Bravo for a great pattern, a great share and a great cause!